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2:40 [Comment From Eric Likerstein]
I am a friend of Bosh and I want to let Knicks fans know that he told me in confidence that no matter what he is joining the knicks next year.
2:40 Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): Santa is a friend of mine, and he told me in confidence that he has a lump of coal for you.

lol classic!!

Where there is hope, there can be faith
Where there is faith, miracles can occur

Today, we cap off the Atlantic Division with the New York Knicks. ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan and Mike Kurylo of [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] will be chatting over the next half hour (and maybe more).

Want to talk 2010? What about this season? Send in your questions now!

A couple lowlights from Friday's night's loss in Boston: Danilo Gallinari missed his first four shot attempts, prompting Mike D'Antoni to say he's going to have to rethink his statement that gallo is the best pure shooter he has ever seen.

Eddy Curry was absent Friday, and we missed another chance to have a sighting of the key to the treasure box. Remmeber: If Donnie walsh can find a way to trade Eddy for expiring money, the Knicks can get two max guys next summer.

Right now, it looks more like they are showcasing Jared Jeffries, who was firing up 3-pointers the other night and defending nearly every position, including some time on Rondo. Aside from Curry, he is the only big-money guy on the 2010-11 payroll.

Let's get it rolling ...
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:00
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From John S]
I think the knicks have what it takes to be a playoff team this year in the 5-8 range with solid players like robinson, lee, chandler, harrington and even gallinari if he stays healthy. my question is do yo think the knicks have what it takes to make the playoffs? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:00
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} span.commentmsgname {mso-style-name:commentmsgname;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> @John S, @JONNY NYC – Not in the 5-6 range. If they do make the playoffs, it’ll be as a 7<sup>th</sup> or 8<sup>th</sup> seed. But they’re going to have to claw their way to make it that far.
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:01
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: John S., I'll reply to your Q, too. I think they'll stay in the hunt for the 8 spot into the third week of March, ultimately finishing 10 or 11. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:01
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From lebron james]
will i be a knick in 2010 </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:03
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: I'm 50-50 right now, but every time I'm around the Knicks, they project such an air of confidence that I start leaning toward 60-40. I'll say this: A lot of bigshots speak to around the league think he's leaving Cleveland. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:04
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From angelo ,ny]
why would he leave cleveland tho they have a great team </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:05
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: No argument there, Angelo, but people tend to overlook that it's more about what the Knicks will look like in 2011 than what they look like now. Remember, if they can;t move Curry and Jefffries, they'll have max room again in '11, along with a draft pick (their '10 pick is the property of the Jazz). </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:05
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Shotta_Howard]
Are the Knicks going to make any trades before the regular season ends? And, being realistic what are the chances of landing a top named free agent in 2010? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:05
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From sunny d]
will knick make any more trade </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:06
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): You'd think that Walsh would jump at the opportunity to unload Curry or Jeffries for an expiring contract. The question will remain on whether anyone will want either of those two players. As for free agency, I think having D'Antoni helps. Everyone wants to work for the "fun" boss. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:07
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Chenping]
Can Davivd Lee actually get any better?....Is there room to get even more production? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:07
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From becka]
will david lee have another great season </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:08
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} span.commentmsgname {mso-style-name:commentmsgname;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> There’s no reason to think Lee won’t be as productive. And a little help at center might keep him fresher throughout the season. As for improvement – maybe a little better D would help the team.
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:08
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: Shotta_Howard, I'll answer yours, too. As I noted in my introductory post, the guy they would most like to move is jeffries, which is why you;ll see a lot of him _ in a lot of different roles _ in the early part of the season. forget about those Larry Hughes-Steven jackson rumors. The Knicks aren't taking on long-term dollars. If they fall out of the playoff race early, I could see them moving Duhon to a contender for an expiring contract and a low first-round pick or a second-rounder. They're going to need to get Toney Douglas some major minutes over the last 2 months, and Nate can play backup 1. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:10
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From istayripped]
since no GM is dumb enough to take Curry or Jeffries, do you think we have a chance at LBJ in 2010 and then Melo in 2011? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:12
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: They said no one would take Zach, too, and before that they said similar things about Shawn Kemp, so you never know. If Jeffries keeps knocking down 3s, which he is doing now, and learns how to dunk the ball as much as he's capable of, there could be a taker there. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:12
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From donnie do nothing]
Will the media ever stop making the Knicks the butt of all basketball jokes? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:12
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> Of course, but the team has to turn things around first. Not too long ago the Mavericks were the laughing stock of the league.
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:13
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From jae hood]
larry hughes for steven jackson..? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:13
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From miller]
i heard that the knicks were gonna be starting five players over 6'8" during the regular season but during the preseason games duhon has been in the starting five? is this ever gonna happen? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:13
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} span.commentmsgname {mso-style-name:commentmsgname;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> @jae hood – Sounds like a great deal for Golden State. Not so great for the Knicks. Jackson makes $8.5M in 2011 and his contract runs until 2013.
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:15
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: No way, Miller, unless D'Antoni benches Douglas and Duhon and plays Chandler or Jeffries at the point, and that cannot happen. They started Lee at center up in Boston the other night, and he barely makes the cut at that height. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:15
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From mike]
too early to worry about gallinari? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:15
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): @miller - it's possible only if Gallinari can handle the PG duties. Last year D'Antoni had Wilson Chandler as the "PG" for stints when they were thin on guards (post Crawford, pre-Hughes). Big IF. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:17
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: Gallinari has produced nothing but worry, so it's still too early to stop worrying about him. Look, the kid is skinny and is going to get eaten up defensively, but he can shoot the lights out and he's big, and D'Antoni really, really loves the guy. Let's give him an 82-game look before we make any broader judgements. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:17
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): @mike - In a sense, no because he's only 21 years old and has his whole career. Even if he doesn't do too well this year, he can rebound the next. As long as his back doesn't act up... </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:17
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Brian L]
Which of the two rookies (Douglas and Hill) will see more minutes? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:17
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Rod]
Do you feel that Tony Douglas will be able to see a nice amount of playing time this season? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:17
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui> </object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]-->Douglas will likely see more time than Hill because of logistics. The team is short on guards, and deep in the front court. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:17
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Cavs fan]
Can you let all these Knicks fans know that LeBron has said to several fans at a booksigning he's not leaving and his mom has come out in public saying he won't leave. K thanks </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:18
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: Passed that one along, Cavs fan.
Art Modell used to say similar things, FYI.
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:19
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): But LeBron was just here saying he was coming to New York. Unless that guy was an imposter! </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:19
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Chris]
Do u think Hill is here to replace David Lee? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:19
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From chris]
After all the LeBron talk, who else do u think could be wooed to NY? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:20
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: Joe Johnson and Tayshaun Prince, to name two who I think the Knicks would go after without offering either the max if their Plan A fails. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:20
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Terry]
Who leaves first? Darko or Hughes? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:21
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From KrisMinkel]
Who will be the most surprising player and who will be the most dissapointing player on the Knicks this year? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:21
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} span.commentmsgname {mso-style-name:commentmsgname;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> Most surprising could either be Toney Douglas, Danilo Gallinari, or Darko Milicic. Most disappointing is likely to be Jordan Hill or Eddy Curry. I can’t be sure, my crystal ball is still in the crystal ball repair shop.
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:22
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: I think they both stay all season, Terry. That's nearly $20 million in expiring deals. Interestingly, Darko had an airball and Hughes did basically nothing against the celtics on Friday. It was one of those "this is going to be a long, long season" reality check moments. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:23
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Jemal]
What role do you see Wilson Chandler having on this team and will Eddy Curry ever match the potential that we all as fans see in him? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:23
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui> </object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> Chandler will have the same role - playing tough defense from the 2-4. As for Curry, isn’t that question already answered?
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:23
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From NBA Fan]
Hey Chris I look forward to you talks on Miami on Thursday. What do you think the chances are of the Knicks tryin to grab Dwade instead of lebron? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:26
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: I don;t see that one, NBA Fan. I see them trying to get LeBron and Bosh, one through a sign-and-trade and the other in a straight up signing. That would be the expanded Plan A. I think Miami has sights on making a play for both those uys too, maybe Boozer instead of Bosh if he stays in Toronto, and utting both of them alongside Beasley, Wade and Chalmers. a pipe dream, maybe, cuz they'd have to accept less than the max, but the Heat think they have a puncher's shot at pulling it off. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:27
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Mike B]
We see potential in Eddy Curry? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:27
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> @Mike B – I didn’t say it.
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:27
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Henry Steckel]
Why would they try and settle for PRince? He is old, a nice defender, but he won't explode in Dantoni;s offense which is the main reason why people will want to sign with NY </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:28
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Jemal]
Does Nate Robinson have a long term future with this team? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:28
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} span.commentmsgname {mso-style-name:commentmsgname;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> @Jemal – As a Knick fan, I sure hope so. He’s one of the league’s best 6<sup>th</sup> men, a good scorer, and a great rebounder for a guard.
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<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:29
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: I agree with you, Henry, and I saw tayshaun has another non-productive box score line last night. But D'Antoni knows him well from their Team USA time, and the Knicks _ lik a lot of folks believe ay's numbers were impacted last year by all the shenanagins going on in Detroit. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:30
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From CJ]
Is it possible for the Knicks to resign David Lee and Nate Robinson at their market value next season and still bring in two max level free agents </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:31
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): D'Antoni is a great coach who runs an umtempo offense. And the team does have a lot of young rootable players: Lee, Nate, Chandler, Gallo, Hill, and Douglas. I guess the question is - did you get that Ewing jersey in the 80s or 90s? </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:31
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From JEsqoNY]
I've stopped following the knicks for almost 10 years...I want to get back into them, byt have not been able to...please give me a reason to dust off my old Ewing jersey...why should I watch the Knicks in 2009-2010? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:32
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Chris Sheridan: No, CJ, that is impossible unless they move both Curry and Jeffries for expiring deals, which is unfathomable. Likeliest scenario is that Lee and Robinson get their market value in sign-and-trades for one of the max players the Knicks will target. Also, Lee has to show he can play better defense, and Nate needs to play under control. Absent those qualities, those guys aren;t worth as much as their agents believe them to be worth. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:33
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Bo]
What's limiting Darko? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:34
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): Well there's that part of basketball where you have to put the ball into the hoop... Honestly if he's anywhere near a TS% of 53%, he should be on the court as much as possible. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:35
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Ray(NY)]
Does Jordan Hill remind anyone of Channing Frye?? Do you see him becoming an impact player this year?? Going over the draft again, do you think there was a better pick for the Knicks at 8 and 29? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:36
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): Somewhat, although the hope is that he's more of a Kurt Thomas. This year the Knicks are likely going to give a lot of time to Lee, Harrington, Darko, and Curry. Hill won't be an impact player this year. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:37
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): As for the better pick, most of my site's readers had their eyes set on Lawson & Blair. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:37
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Andy]
Why isn't Duhon given more respect? I thought he played at nearly an all-star level last year until he got tired. </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:39
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): All Star level is a bit of a reach. Duhon's problem is scoring - he's very bad when venturing into the paint. I'd put him at a notch below average. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:39
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Justin Verrier, ESPN.com: Chris Sheridan has left the building, but Mike will be sticking around to answer some more of your questions. So keep firing them away. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:40
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Eric Likerstein]
I am a friend of Bosh and I want to let Knicks fans know that he told me in confidence that no matter what he is joining the knicks next year. </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:40
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <wontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]-->Santa is a friend of mine, and he told me in confidence that he has a lump of coal for you. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:41
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From DrTee]
Do you think NYkers historically appreciate Patrick Ewing now, given all of the franchise's recent woes? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:43
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): There was a time when Ewing was receiving his fair share of boos. Back then some fans were frustrated at the Knicks just missing a few titles. But I think ultimately time heals all wounds. Also I think the recent years have provided some perspective on his career. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:44
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From ethan]
Do you think that Nate Robinson can actually be a cog in a winning team one day??? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:45
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): He's certainly good enough for his role, although it'd be nice if he played better defense. But if you're referring to his antics remember Dennis Rodman was a cog in 2 different championship teams... </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:46
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Guest]
If jeffries improves in the knicks system this year do you think they will keep him </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:46
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): Not if they get an offer for a player with an expiring contract. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:47
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From JJG]
Word on the blogosphere is that Coach D is actually doing Defense Drills and wants to end in the top 1/2 of the league in DFG%....do you see the knicks improving, even a couple spots, from 28th in the league in DFG%? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:48
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): They didn't bring in a lot of new players, but the ones they did are defensively orientated (Darko, Douglas, Hill). They won't be a good defensive team, but a moderate improvement could be in the cards. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:50
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Ray]
I think the Knicks shoot too many three pointers. If they were to shoot more from midrange and drive to the basket more, they would probably make more baskets and get to the line. Its seems like their offensive plan is pick and roll or kick out for a three. </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:54
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): I think you're simplifying D'Antoni's offense. He does use the pick & roll, but he's very good at putting people in motion as well. Also, shooting three pointers isn't such a bad strategy, considering the rate NBA players make that shot. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:54
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From no.1 ny fan]
what kind of stats will wilson chandler put up this year? breakout season ? </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:56
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): Chandler needs to improve something in his game. To have a "breakout season" he'll need to up his three point percentage or get to the line more often. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname viewer_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:56
</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Adam]
why would NY ever plan its current team around lebron when there are so many uncertainties as to where he will end up, most likely cleveland. </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:57
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): Although LeBron is Plan A, he's not the only option. The team was in salary cap hell, with owed draft picks. There was no other way to stop the bleeding. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
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</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Fradwin]
Mike thanks for answering Q's today. Can the Knicks get Houston to bite on a Curry and Chandler for TMac? That way the Knicks can get ready for a reduce cap in 2010 and roll the dice T Mac can get back to his old form or cut him loose after. </td></tr></tbody></table>
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgname altcaster_text" nowrap="nowrap">2:59
</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): Considering Daryl Morey wrote the foreward to the 2010 Basketball Prospectus, I doubt it. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
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</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): Ok thanks for your questions. I received much more than I could ever hope to answer! One more question... </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
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</td><td class="chatmsgtext viewer_text viewer_text_size">[Comment From Isiah Thomas]
Eddy Curry will be my legacy! He will finish his career with the Knicks. Do you think he was my worst mistake? </td></tr></tbody></table>
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</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): But why limit to just one. There's so much to chose from: Marbury, Crawford, Zach Randolph, Ariza for Francis, Jared Jeffries, Jerome James, passing Rondo in the draft... </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
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</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Mike Kurylo (KnickerBlogger.Net/True Hoop Network): I'm off. Have a good day! </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
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</td><td class="chatmsgtext altcaster_text altcaster_text_size"><table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td></td><td>Justin Verrier, ESPN.com: Thanks for joining us, everyone. Be sure to check back over the next five business days for chats on the 25 remaining teams. Tomorrow, we'll kick off the Central Division with the Bulls and TrueHoop's Henry Abbott. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
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